U.S. wants 'tangible results' at Sudan ceasefire talks
The Hindu
U.S. envoy pushes for peace talks in Sudan amid government resistance, aiming for tangible results in devastating war.
The U.S. special envoy for Sudan said on Thursday (August 15, 2024) he wanted "tangible results" from talks on ending the devastating war in the country despite the Sudanese Government staying away.
War has raged since April 2023 between the Sudanese army under the country's de facto ruler Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by his former deputy Mohamed Hamdan Daglo.
The RSF delegation is taking part in the US-brokered talks on securing a ceasefire, which began at an undisclosed location in Switzerland on Wednesday (August 14, 2024).
However, the Sudanese armed forces (SAF) are unhappy with the format arranged by Washington and are not participating. The U.S. special envoy for Sudan Tom Perriello said on X (formerly Twitter) that the second day of the talks was under way.
"We continue our relentless work with international partners to save lives and ensure we achieve tangible results," he said.
At the end of the first day, the United States again urged Sudan's army to join the talks, which are taking place behind closed doors and could last up to 10 days.
Sudan again made its opposition clear on Thursday (August 15, 2024).
Saudi Arabia expels Iranian military staff amid escalating tensions and ongoing missile attacks during the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
Russia claims control of Potapivka village in Ukraine's Sumy region amid ongoing military efforts to establish a buffer zone.
Iranian missile strikes on Israeli towns cause widespread damage and injuries, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
As Gor makes first trip as U.S. Special envoy to South Asia, Delhi watches strategic signals closely
Sergio Gor's inaugural trip as U.S. Special Envoy to South Asia signals strategic U.S. engagement amid regional tensions.
Slovenians vote in a tight election between liberal and populist candidates, impacting the country's future domestic and foreign policies.
Netanyahu asserts U.S.-Israel alliance fights Iranian threats, emphasizing global security after missile strikes on Israeli and European targets.
Israeli settlers attack Palestinian villages in the West Bank, causing injuries and destruction amid ongoing settlement expansion.
Britain asserts no evidence of Iran planning missile strikes on Europe, despite Israeli claims of missile capabilities.
UNESCO reports over half of countries have banned phones in schools due to concerns about attention, cyberbullying, and social media impact.
Analysis reveals a U.S.-operated Patriot missile likely caused a pre-dawn explosion in Bahrain, injuring numerous civilians.
Sri Lanka raises fuel prices by 25% amid ongoing West Asia conflict, impacting petrol and diesel costs significantly.
Iran strikes near Israeli nuclear research center as Trump threatens attacks on Iranian power plants
Iran's missile strikes near Israel's nuclear site escalate tensions as Trump threatens retaliation against Iranian power plants.
Saudi Arabia intercepts one of three ballistic missiles targeting Riyadh amid ongoing regional tensions and threats from Iran.